Moving on

Thanks to all of you that shared  your ideas and took time to visit the Entry Level exhibition. There have been a broad range of ideas submitted, addressing practical and perceptual issues effecting access to the Brewhouse.

Ideas include developing links between the building and the outside area, moving the entrance to the South East facing wall, better links with the river, improving the lighting scheme, removing the steps, and a whole host of other suggestions.

Alongside developing ideas for an artwork for the façade of the building I have been working as part of a design team with Landscape Architects SwanPaul, and Architects ADP Yeovil, looking at the possible future development of the Theatre and Art Centre and the surrounding landscaping.

This joined-up approach  encourages a cross fertilisation of ideas that has helped to broaden the scope of the original Entry Level brief. Working closely with SwanPaul,  myself and the Brewhouse team have been able to promote an integrated approach into to the inclusion of art outside the building in the form of a series of 'creative spaces' that reflect the vibrancy and creativity with in the building.

On a practical note, we were really happy to discover that SwanPaul's plans include removing the existing steps at the front of the building and replacing this with a unified surface that has a slight ramp up to the entrance, running all the way from the river bank. This has addressed one of the key practical access issues and has encouraged me to focus on access at a perceptual level.